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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.96, 21,553.42 and 9,331

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.96, 21,553.42 and 9,331 is: 12,875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.96 : 21,553.42 = 9,331 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.96/21,553.42 = 9,331/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.96x = 21,553.42 × 9,331
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.96x = 201,114,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,114,962.02/15,619.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,875.51

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